
"Sarah is a true healer. You can feel it.
Amazing energy. I feel totally different now.
So much better!" - Maria
Swastha Ayurveda
Ayurvedic Massage & Healing Therapies
Ayurvedic Health Consultations
Traditional Thai Massage
Sessions by appointment in Brattleboro & Putney, VT
"Sarah's Ayurvedic massage is like nothing I have experienced in bodywork. It is ancient, enchanting, transporting, and deeply healing. Shirodhara was glorious and unbelievably meditative for me. I felt great for weeks, and recommend this massage for anyone anytime." - Rebecca
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“Sarah is much more than a great massage therapist; she is a heart-centered healer and my sessions with her leave me feeling grounded, profoundly peaceful, and full of wonder.”
Martha R., Licensed Acupuncturist
"I have tried numerous massage therapists over the last 25 years. I have always gone to my chiropractor intermittently. Since seeing Sarah on a monthly schedule for the past year, I visited my chiropractor once just for a checkup. He could find nothing on me that needed adjusting! He said whatever Sarah is doing is working, and I totally agree. I love, love, love her different techniques. She is so professional, knowledgeable and so comfortable. I choose to see her once a month, that works for me because it's so important to take care of myself. I would recommend her to anyone.”
- Jan S.
“At my age (73) flexibility is key. Sarah’s Thai massage addresses problem areas with consistency and continuity over multiple sessions. This has resulted in increased flexibility and range of motion that I have not been able to achieve elsewhere. Additionally, Sarah is very responsive to specific aches and pains as they may arise at any particular session. I highly recommend Sarah’s Thai and Abhyanga massage therapies.”
- Matthew
“When I moved to New England, Sarah's Ayurvedic treatments were a beacon of warmth and healing for me. Each session, I could experience deep relaxation and release not just in my physical body, but emotionally and energetically. Sarah's approach is always present and intuitive. I am a true believer in and a student of Ayurveda and have received similar treatments in India. I can confidently say Sarah embodies this knowledge and consciousness in her work.”
- Samantha



Sarah Carlisle is a skilled practitioner of Ayurvedic Massage (Abhyanga), Panchakarma therapies, Traditional Thai massage, and Marma Therapy. Sarah studied Ayurvedic bodywork in Kerala, India in 2008, after receiving a 35 day PanchaKarma cleanse which totally changed her life. She later became a certified Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor through the Kerala Ayurveda Academy, and is excited to share the ancient and profoundly simple wisdom that Ayurveda has to offer. Additionally, Sarah is an advanced practitioner of Thai massage through the Lotus Palm School, where she studied extensively with master teacher Kam Thye Chow. She has been a Yoga Alliance certified Yoga teacher since 2006, and a daily practitioner since 1998. A life long, conservatory trained bass player, Sarah has also performed and recorded extensively with renown sacred chant artists Snatam Kaur, David Newman, and others.
Sarah customizes each treatment so that it is balancing for the rogi (client) on both physical and energetic levels. She brings a great deal of presence to each touch, filled with healing intention.
Education & Certifications:
Thai Massage, Certified Levels 1-4 - Lotus Palm School, Montreal, QC, 2008
Ayurvedic Massage & PanchaKarma Therapies - College of Ayurveda, Kannur, Kerala, India, 2008-2009
Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor - American Institute of Vedic Studies, 2009-2010
Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor - Kerala Ayurveda Academy, 2023
RYT, Hatha Yoga Teacher, 2006
RYT, Kundalini Yoga Instructor (as taught by Yogi Bhajan), 2010
Associations:
Lotus Palm
Yoga Alliance
NAMA